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Svaarthi in English: Selfish (स्वार्थी)
Selfish
Hindi (Devanagari)
स्वार्थी
Hindi (English letters)
svaarthi
स्वार्थी (svaarthi) can be expressed as “Selfish” in English. For example: “Don't be selfish in front of everyone.”
“svaarthi” kehna ho, to English mein “Selfish” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Sharing food
Don't be selfish in front of everyone.
सबके सामने स्वार्थी मत बनो।
sabke saamne svaarthi mat bano.
How to pronounce “Selfish”
Say it in English
SEL-fish
This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
Selfish: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Selfish | स्वार्थी svaarthi The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Don't be selfish in front of everyone. | सबके सामने स्वार्थी मत बनो। sabke saamne svaarthi mat bano. Sharing food | Sharing food |
| Taking credit alone seems selfish. | क्रेडिट अकेले लेना स्वार्थी लगता है। credit akele lena svaarthi lagta hai. Work credit | Work credit |
Use “Selfish” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. Before a noun, the describing word usually comes first.
“Selfish” does not change for a male or female speaker. Change the subject and helping verb when needed, rather than adding a Hindi gender ending to the English word.
How to use “Selfish” in English sentences
1. Sharing food
Don't be selfish in front of everyone.
सबके सामने स्वार्थी मत बनो।
sabke saamne svaarthi mat bano.
2. Work credit
Taking credit alone seems selfish.
क्रेडिट अकेले लेना स्वार्थी लगता है।
credit akele lena svaarthi lagta hai.
3. Sibling fight
He sometimes becomes selfish.
वह कभी-कभी स्वार्थी हो जाता है।
vah kabhi-kabhi svaarthi ho jaata hai.
Common mistakes with “Selfish”
Instead of
Don't to be selfish in front of everyone.
Say this
Don't be selfish in front of everyone.
Use the base verb after don't, doesn't or didn't. To does not belong between the helping verb and the main verb here.
Instead of
an bit selfish, yes.
Say this
A bit selfish, yes.
Choose a or an from the next sound. An goes before a vowel sound; a goes before a consonant sound. Read the corrected phrase as a unit.
Talking about fair sharing of chores
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Did the split feel selfish?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या बँटवारा स्वार्थी लगा?
kya bantwaara svaarthi laga?
You
A bit selfish, yes.
Show Hindi meaning
थोड़ा स्वार्थी था, हाँ।
thoda svaarthi tha, haan.
Partner
Let's divide again, clearly.
Show Hindi meaning
फिर से बाँटते हैं, साफ़।
phir se baanten, saaf.
You
Okay — no selfish share for anyone.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक — स्वार्थी हिस्सा किसी को नहीं।
theek — svaarthi hissa kisi ko nahi.
Your turn: use “Selfish”
Say this in English: क्रेडिट अकेले लेना स्वार्थी लगता है। (credit akele lena svaarthi lagta hai.)
Reveal sample answer
Taking credit alone seems selfish.
क्रेडिट अकेले लेना स्वार्थी लगता है।
credit akele lena svaarthi lagta hai.
Compare your word order with “Taking credit alone seems selfish.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Selfish” in English
Svaarthi ko English mein kya kehte hain?
स्वार्थी (svaarthi) can be expressed as “Selfish” in English. For example: “Don't be selfish in front of everyone.”
What does “Selfish” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Selfish” means स्वार्थी (svaarthi). The sentence “Don't be selfish in front of everyone.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Selfish” in a sentence?
Taking credit alone seems selfish. Hindi meaning: क्रेडिट अकेले लेना स्वार्थी लगता है। (credit akele lena svaarthi lagta hai.). Use “Selfish” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. Before a noun, the describing word usually comes first.
What should I watch for when using “Selfish”?
“Selfish” does not change for a male or female speaker. Change the subject and helping verb when needed, rather than adding a Hindi gender ending to the English word.
